Activities for December 2021

It is December!  We are going to focus on colors to create personalized holiday cards.  While working on our cards we will be learning about the different ways people celebrate holidays around the world. Read on for the details... 

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

November 29  – December 17

Essential Question

What is the role of greeting cards during the Holiday Season?

V.A. StandardsBig Idea: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.VA.2.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and self-expression.VA.3.C.1.1- Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.VA.4.C.1.1-Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.VA.5.C.1.1-Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.

Correlated STEM Standards

Science: SC.CS-CP.2.2-5.2

Technology: LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.2

Engineering.4.RL.2.5

Math.5.RL.2.5

For card examples click HERE

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre:  n/a

Artistic Style:   Decorative

Content/Meaning: Imaginary / Common Events

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage, Painting

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry

Other: 

Historical Art / Artist Reference

The History of Greeting Cards

Visuals/Resources

1.      Visuals: Teacher samples

2.      Websites: Easy Holiday Card Images

3.      Videos: Easy Holiday Cards , Origami Stars

4.      Music: Holiday Songs  Instrumental Holiday Music

Activity

Create a Holiday Card   

Click Here for Ideas

Materials

·White Paper 9”X12”

·Pencil 

·Markers / colored pencils

Steps

1) Fold a white piece of paper in half

2) Design a holiday scene on the cover
3) Use markers or colored pencils to color

4) Write inside the card using the example below

Home Learning

Due Date: December 17

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: The History of Greeting Cards

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other greeting cards designs

Art careers related to the unit

Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration, Craft

Critique

Critique the finished cards

How To Write Inside A Card

Enrichment Projects

Explore other ways of expressing care through art

SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Values Matter

Value of the Month

Click HERE to view a video about Fairness

How can you display citizenship during art classes?

Reference: Values Matter